I traveled back to the Qin Dynasty, and the First Emperor begged me to become his empress.

Chapter 411 Brother Ying Nian is very suitable

The two continued their inspection and arrived at the newspaper distribution area. The *Da Qin Xin Bao* had issued a special "Exhibition Special Issue" for the fair, detailing the featured products and technologies of each exhibition area and including a simple map to help visitors plan their routes. The people eagerly bought the newspapers, and all one thousand copies quickly sold out.

"This newspaper...is indeed a good thing." The King of Qin picked up a copy and examined it closely. "The information is concentrated and spreads rapidly. I intend to promote it to all the counties and prefectures of the country. What do you think?"

Ying Wuyou exclaimed with delight, "Father, you are wise! That's exactly what I was thinking. If we could establish a printing press in each prefecture, with the court centrally controlling the content, it would not only disseminate government orders but also promote the exchange of commercial information across different regions."

The King of Qin nodded slightly in approval, then continued, "This matter is now entirely in your hands. Furthermore, Gao Shan and the others have performed exceptionally well and deserve reward. Since the newspaper needs a separate department for management, what specific ideas do you have regarding their appointments?"

Ying Wuyou knew very well that this was not an easy question to answer. Ying Gaoshan, Ying Gaoya, Ying Yueying, and Ying Yunman were all her brothers and sisters, and no matter how she arranged their positions, she might offend others. However, since the King of Qin had asked this question, it meant that this was a test for her. She had to set aside her emotional constraints, objectively assess these people's abilities, and grant them appropriate official positions.

Ying Wuyou took a deep breath, composed himself, and then slowly said, "Father, the reform of the bureaucratic system in the court has not yet been finalized. I can only go back and think about it before giving you a satisfactory answer."

The King of Qin gazed intently at Ying Wuyou, seemingly trying to discern her true thoughts through her words. After a moment, he slowly said, "Of course I know that your relationship is extraordinary. This choice may indeed not be easy to make, but this matter still needs a conclusion. Go back and consider it carefully!"

These words were almost a subtle suggestion to Ying Wuyou not to act on emotion. She solemnly replied, "Your subject will certainly not fail Father's expectations."

As the sun set, the first day of the trade fair drew to a close. Statistics show that over 20,000 people visited the fair that day, and the sales volume reached an astonishing figure. More importantly, countless business connections and technological exchanges were established on this day, the long-term impact of which is immeasurable.

That evening, Ying Wuyou hosted a banquet at the First Building of the Qin Dynasty to entertain the main exhibitors and foreign businessmen. At the banquet, toasts were exchanged, and the guests and hosts enjoyed themselves immensely. Many people proactively offered toasts, their attitudes respectful yet tinged with obsequiousness.

"Your Highness's vision is truly remarkable; this trade fair has been an unprecedented success, and I am deeply impressed!" one man said, raising his glass. "I dare to suggest that such a grand event be held annually, making it a regular occurrence."

Other merchants echoed her sentiments. Ying Wuyou smiled and replied, "Since you all have this wish, I will naturally inform my father. The prosperity of Qin's commerce cannot be achieved without your collective efforts."

After the banquet, Ying Wuyou rode in a carriage, swaying gently, towards Xianyang Palace.

Back in her study in Xianyang Palace, Ying Wuyou spread out bamboo slips, picked up her brush, dipped it in ink, but hesitated to put pen to paper. In the flickering candlelight, the distinct faces of her brothers and sisters appeared before her eyes.

"Brother Gaoshan is good at planning, Brother Gaoya is skilled in arithmetic, Sister Yueying is talented in writing, Sister Yunman is meticulous..." she murmured to herself, her pen hovering above the bamboo slip. The sound of the water clock came from outside the window, and the third watch gong sounded in the distance.

The following day at court, Ying Wuyou stepped forward, holding a memorial she had written overnight: "Father, after much deliberation, I propose that a department specifically managing newspapers be established as the Newspaper Administration, with three departments and six offices. My elder brother Gaoshan will serve as the Director, overseeing the entire operation; my elder brother Gaoya will be in charge of the Printing and Distribution Department; and my younger sister Yueying will be in charge of the Drafting and Reviewing Department." She paused, then added, "My elder sister Yunman is very perceptive; I request that a Public Opinion Department be established for her to oversee, specifically to collect public feedback."

A subtle commotion arose among the court officials. This arrangement both considered each person's strengths and created a system of checks and balances—the Imperial Secretariat reviewed the content, the Imperial Printing Office controlled the distribution, and the Public Opinion Office monitored the effectiveness. Ying Gaoshan oversaw the overall situation but was not allowed to interfere in specific matters; this was precisely the newly implemented policy of "separation of powers and responsibilities" in the court.

The King of Qin tapped the dragon throne lightly, remained silent for a moment as if lost in thought, and then slowly asked, "So what about yourself? Do you not intend to take charge of the affairs of the Newspaper Bureau?"

Ying Wuyou paused slightly, seemingly considering his words, before replying after a while: "Father, I am well aware of the importance of the Newspaper Bureau, but unfortunately, I am currently burdened with many affairs and find it difficult to dedicate much time to directly managing it. Therefore, I have decided to temporarily refrain from holding the position. However, if the Newspaper Bureau encounters any problems that it cannot solve in the future, I will certainly lend a helping hand without hesitation and do my best to provide them with assistance and support."

The King of Qin nodded. "That's good. You should take care of the important matters at hand first. This Newspaper Bureau is newly established and attracts attention from all sides. Even though you are not in charge, you still need to keep a close eye on it." Ying Wuyou quickly agreed.

Then, Ying Wuyou paused briefly before continuing, "In addition, to ensure that the newspaper can provide comprehensive and timely coverage of business information and new technologies from various countries, we need an editor to be in charge of compiling the relevant content. After all, the newspaper has just been established, and many things require dedicated personnel to manage and follow up."

As soon as she finished speaking, many people present began to whisper among themselves. Those who had their own plans, in particular, showed great interest in the vacant position. They secretly thought that it would be ideal if they could place their own people in this important position.

However, Ying Wuyou was well aware of these people's ulterior motives. A slight, almost imperceptible smile appeared on her lips. Then, she spoke slowly and deliberately, "Father, I believe that my elder brother Ying Nian is very suitable for the position of head of the Compilation Office."

Upon hearing the name "Ying Nian," the King of Qin was slightly taken aback. He quickly searched his memory for any recollection of this person, and after a long while, he finally remembered. It turned out that Ying Nian was a member of the royal family. The King of Qin looked at Ying Wuyou with some surprise, thinking to himself, "So Jiayang is still paying attention to members of the royal family?"

However, the King of Qin did not dwell on the matter too much. After a moment's thought, he nodded and said, "Yes, that's fine."

Seeing this, Ying Wuyou secretly breathed a sigh of relief. She then smiled brightly and said, "Thank you, Father. In addition, as the new newspaper is newly established, besides needing someone to be in charge of compiling information on commerce and new technologies from various countries, we also need to set up a translation office to translate foreign documents and an arts and crafts office to train printing craftsmen. In this way, all aspects of the new newspaper can operate smoothly."

After saying this, Ying Wuyou took out a pre-written memorial from his bosom and respectfully presented it to the King of Qin with both hands, saying, "This is a detailed report. Please review it, Father."

Fu De, with his keen eye, quickly ran down, took the memorial from Ying Wuyou, placed it beside the King of Qin, and then returned to his original position. The King of Qin flipped through the memorial presented by Ying Wuyou.